Film

Road to Perdition 2002

Directed by Sam Mendes

  • Crime, Drama, Thriller
  • 117 min
  • R

Pray for Michael Sullivan.

Mike Sullivan works as a hit man for crime boss John Rooney. Sullivan views Rooney as a father figure, however after his son is witness to a killing, Mike Sullivan finds himself on the run in attempt to save the life of his son and at the same time looking for revenge on those who wronged him.

CrimeDramaThrillerhotelfarmhitmanillinoisgreat depressionroad tripbased on comicrevengeorganized crimemafiabank robberybased on graphic novel

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